That fix apparently is now concealed and may be almost impossible to assess unless there is some documentation of what was done, and if a permit was pulled, and did it pass the building dept's inspections.

Tell me how I can make it happen, tell me how I'm an idiot and it's impossible.

There are markets that are very saturated with STR and with vry bloated prices and high interest rates it could be impossible to turn a profit at all. 

That being said, its not impossible.

But as @Gino Barbaro mentioned, rural has its own challenges - fewer PM companies, lower rents, and less appreciation. 12-14% CoC isn't impossible but very difficult.

For instance San Antonio may be easy, and San Diego may be close to impossible for certain things in certain committees.

Selectively quoting to try to convince the audience of something is deceptive and shows the weakness of your argument.Just because you have been unable to achieve outstanding returns from RE does not imply that it is impossible or that others cannot.  

The agreement should outline all of that, so it is impossible to tell.

It's highly unlikely, if not impossible, to find a traditional lending source to fund the purchase of tax deed property. 

How about IRA requirements, for instance to be a real estate professional you need to document x# of hours (which is nearly impossible to do w/a W2 job.)